5 Most Common Causes of Back Pain
The causes of back pain are numerous. Find out what the biggest five are and what you can do about them.
The causes of back pain can be many things. Usually, the pain is coming from the muscles in your back, but it can also be directly related to your spinal health. In addition to this, there are rare conditions that are caused by disease or internal organs. Yet, the following are the five most common causes of pain in the back: including upper and lower back pain, middle back pain and even leg pain.
#1: Muscle Strain: The most common reason people experience back pain is from straining a muscle. You pulled too hard or pushed too much and overworked a muscle that was unable to handle it. Time will heal this injury.
#2: Muscle Tears: This is the next extreme over strains. Here, the injury has actually torn the muscle. You feel sharp pain and are unable to move well. This is commonly from accidents or falls.
#3: Sciatic Nerve Pain: Most people will feel this type of back pain every once in a while. This lower back pain is caused by a pinching of the sciatic nerve at the base of the spinal column. A radiating pain that runs from the lower back down into the hips and down the leg characterizes it.
#4: Herniated Discs: Another of the most common causes of back pain is a herniated disc. These discs are located between the vertebrae in the spine. When they are compressed, they bulge out. The bulge touches the nerves and causes a shooting pain. They are often chronic and can intensify instantly.
#5: Spinal Disease: The fifth most common cause of back pain is actually a combination of illnesses. The spinal can be affected by various illnesses all of which can trigger fairly intense and chronic back pain. This includes osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, both of which are becoming more common in individuals.
While these are the most common causes of back pain, they are not the only ones. I highly recommend that you seek out a doctor for any type of pain that is regular, or intense, or that stops you from participating in daily life.
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